Sajid-Wajid is in form this Diwali with the melodious `Don`t Say Alvida` in Main Aurr Mrs. Khanna. Himesh Reshammiya maintains his position, despite the competition. On his side, Pritam already has two songs in the chart; All The Best is doing relatively well, while Tum Mile has been doing good business since Day 1 of its release. It is Shamir Tandon who impresses with Acid Factory and the Lata Mangeshkar`s song in Jail.

Vishal-Shekhar`s Aladin is struggling to make a mark, as the soundtrack caters for a small audience.

The recently released Jail, with music by Shamir Tandon and Sharib-Toshi is a mixed bag. Tips Films` Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, which has music by Pritam, is mainly situational.

Why did they call it a Contemporary Remix? This one is better than the original version, as the orchestration is fresher. Lata Mangeshkar sings the best track of the soundtrack. Composed by Shamir Tandon, the melodious song is very familiar with A.R Rahman`s `Ek Tu Hi Bharosa` from Pukar.

# 9

Ek Haqeqat Tum Lagte Ho

Singers: Javed Ali, Lavanya

Best time to listen: At night

Film: Shaabash! You Can Do It

Once again, Javed Ali is heard in this melodious number, which didn`t enjoy a good promotion by the record company. Very reminiscent of the 90`s, Lavanya supports the main singer well.

With the movie making waves at the box office, the soundtrack is also doing well. Composed by Amit Trivedi, the number is today very popular.

Amit Trivedi is the current generation of talented music composers and he re-iterates the fact again with his soulful composition titled ‘Iktara’ in this Shankar-Eshaan-Loy soundtrack. Stuck at number 4 in the CD, the composer showcases that a number in the CD sleeve does not matter as long as the song is good! With the talented Kavita Seth in her usual avatar and Amitabh Bhattacharya providing the exceptional male vocals, ‘Iktara’ is a pleasant four minute journey; with plenty of good vibes! The semi-classical genre mixed with soft-rock is another winning formula. Listen to the long synthesizer music nearing the end of the song. Simply fantastic!

The romantic duo of Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal returns in his Rahman meets James Bond type of music. The composer essays something different with the voices of the talented singers and the outcome is good!

New releases come and go, but Himesh stays! The star power of Himesh Reshammiya has been maintaining the soundtrack in the chart for months now. ‘Mann Ka Radio’ is a confirmed hit! This again proves that the Himesh Reshammiya`s brand is doing well.

The track concentrates on the middle-octave voice of the singer, with an increasing emphasis on the higher notes in the ‘antaras’. The orchestration, arrangements and programming are typically Himesh.

After several weeks in the chart, `Don’t Say Alvida` gains the first spot. Sajid-Wajid has worked very hard on this melody as well as on the voices of Shreya Ghoshal and Sonu Nigam. The song also shows that melody always win in the long run. The `beats-and-sounds` era will be temporary in Bollywood.

The song, although not entirely fresh, combines the best melodies of the composers of the 90’s like Anu Malik and Jatin-Lalit. The track also scores because of the rare Sonu Nigam and the sparkling Shreya Ghoshal. With the tabla, nice acoustics and the violins in the background, `Don’t Say Alvida` is a clear winner!